1970 Maverick Gas Tank California emission stuff (Pictures)

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  1. alaskamaverick

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    How does one go about removing the California emissions stuff from inside the gas tank?

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    You would have to pull it all out and weld the huge hole shut, or change the tank out for a non emissions version of the 1970 tank.
     
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    Well, since I can't find a new 1970 fuel tank, do you know how to remove it from the gas tank? Gas Tank Renu here in Spokane wants the emissions stuff removed. Yank and pull?

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    easiest way to eliminate the whole issue would be to take that tank out and list it for sale and buy you a fuel cell with the same dimentions
     
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    I would think you would not have to "yank and pull". There has to be a way to dismantle.
     
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    Craig you're right, no yanking or pulling required. I gutted it like a fish! Sawzall is a magnificent tool. I kid you not. Ready for Gas Tank Renu.
     
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    So I take it you are not putting the CA Emissions stuff back on?
     
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    Nope, impossible. The unit had to be mounted/installed prior to the tank being assembled. The unit was mounted in the front upper edge and left upper edge. Like a "U". I'll post a pic tonight.
     
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    That is some crazy looking stuff.
     
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    Keep in mind that the CA emissions set-up vented fuel tank vapors to the charcoal cannister at the front, and then into the air cleaner. Once you have removed it and plugged it, your tank will no longer be vented, as the California emissions uses a non-vented gas cap and fill tube. Whatever you end up doing, make certain that the tank is vented somehow or you will have issues.
     
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